tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post103511770660103261..comments2023-10-30T05:46:59.343-04:00Comments on The Doubting Writer: Being Heard Over the BandJeffOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-84063649532830950662013-10-14T23:42:03.989-04:002013-10-14T23:42:03.989-04:00I think the point is to keep getting your name out...I think the point is to keep getting your name out there over and over again. A small business owner once told me you want people to hear your name because they're not going to remember the first 10-20 times but if they hear your name enough times, one day, when they need something that you have to offer, your name will be one of the first to come to mind. Who knows but I think there may be something to this. I think repetition is important. Especially in our 140 character attention span society these days. You want your name on every pen, tote and poster there is!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-80714891900136657302013-10-13T10:31:09.144-04:002013-10-13T10:31:09.144-04:00Apparently, polka is STILL having it's day--at...Apparently, polka is STILL having it's day--at least it did last week!JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-26698378331586387662013-10-13T10:29:06.394-04:002013-10-13T10:29:06.394-04:00There's a lot of 'preaching to the convert...There's a lot of 'preaching to the converted' that goes on in these parts, isn't there? Hmm, I feel the potential for yet another post....JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-90134823982331762072013-10-13T10:27:30.911-04:002013-10-13T10:27:30.911-04:00And a good thought at that. Regarding the promotio...And a good thought at that. Regarding the promotion overkill, it's an interesting thing: my impression is that people hate being marketed to on places like Facebook and Twitter (and are presumably running out of patience with it on blogs, too). So what's the next big thing in being heard over the band? I haven't a clue.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-55071278264757261462013-10-13T10:20:14.502-04:002013-10-13T10:20:14.502-04:00Great point, Stacy. 'Uniqueness' (is that ...Great point, Stacy. 'Uniqueness' (is that a word?) is such an important part of it!JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-27744126595393215592013-10-13T10:15:23.230-04:002013-10-13T10:15:23.230-04:00The official band t-shirts most of the older folks...The official band t-shirts most of the older folks wore were tie-dyes. I kid you not.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-22671858317981643902013-10-11T12:22:12.943-04:002013-10-11T12:22:12.943-04:00At least Polka had it's day. Sorry that your e...At least Polka had it's day. Sorry that your event didn't get as much publicity for the organization but that happens sometimes. Be glad that you tried, it's better than sitting around wondering what if.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-3141886908925338752013-10-11T10:35:15.976-04:002013-10-11T10:35:15.976-04:00Overshadowed by a polka band? I'm not sure I&#...Overshadowed by a polka band? I'm not sure I'd admit that publicly. <br />:P Kidding.<br /><br />Great post. The moment this realization hit me was when I reached 1000+ Twitter followers...most of whom are writers. 0_0 Good thing I write mostly for the enjoyment of it and not fame or $$.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-53428001400943535462013-10-11T10:14:16.881-04:002013-10-11T10:14:16.881-04:00There's a connection to writing in there somew...There's a connection to writing in there somewhere! <br /><br />Really, I've been thinking about this a lot lately with all the talk about book cover promotion overkill on blogs. The thing is, people are influenced to buy more if they feel they have a personal connection to the writer, even if it's only through a brief conversation through a blog or twitter. I have to wonder how effective waving a product in front of strangers is going to be for sales when they have no idea who you are. Instead, promotion should be more about what that Polka band is doing right. Put out a good/innovative product, entertain and interact with your audience, and hopefully the people will show up for more. Er, just a thought.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-26601580188974900392013-10-11T10:12:25.657-04:002013-10-11T10:12:25.657-04:00Why do you supposed that particular polka band had...Why do you supposed that particular polka band had followers? Truly not because they played the same old, same old. Heck, people could hear that from any polka band. They were different, that's why. You just have to find out how YOU'RE different and act upon that. I go to conferences and conventions. I could easily blend into the crowd (get lost in the noise of the band), but I choose to wear these colorful sweaters my mother made for me instead. It gets me noticed (heard over the band) and starts conversations. It's not much, but better than nothing!Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-73806733444901686592013-10-11T09:37:28.795-04:002013-10-11T09:37:28.795-04:00Polka bank Deadheads? That's hilarious! I used...Polka bank Deadheads? That's hilarious! I used to play to accordian. Love that instrument.<br /><br />You know is a great example of epic fail in marketing. What will work? What won't? So much of it is a guessing game. You might get good numbers, but what do they really mean? Are people reading your books? Larry Brooks said at a conference that writers are too worried about people buying their books and should be more concerned about people reading their books.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.com